Understanding Colorado’s electric vehicle tax credit
Have you seen more of those lightning bolt license plates around Colorado recently? They’re attached to electric vehicles (EVs)! Colorado …
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The road to safety: Colorado school bus driver training
How many people remember their favorite school bus driver? I still remember mine from elementary school – her name was …
Child Passenger Safety Week
This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, observed nationally from September 17 to September 23. Child Passenger Safety Week is …
Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways
The State Publications Blog is excited to introduce a new series highlighting Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways! Colorado is home …
Construction Season – How to stay informed
Spring is in the air and it seems like construction projects are springing back into action. Some of them go …
Wildlife Crossings on CO State Highway 9
SPL staff were excited to read the final reports for a 5-year study by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) highlighting the success of wildlife crossing structures on State Highway 9 (SH-9).
How Transportation Projects Help Tell the Story of Colorado’s Past
Did you know that state transportation agencies, such as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), are required by law to …
I-70 Construction and Closures through Denver
Those who drive I-70 through Denver should be aware of a major closure happening this weekend. Beginning at 5am tomorrow …
Time Machine Tuesday: I-70 Glenwood Canyon
The Glenwood Canyon highway construction project still ranks as one of the most ambitious engineering projects in our state’s history. …
Getting Ready for the Big Storm
Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall for this weekend, with the possibility that the storm may even surpass the memorable Blizzard …
Historic Streetcar Systems of Colorado
A century ago, streetcars were used across America as one of the primary modes of transportation, particularly during the period …
Vote for Colorado’s New Driver License Design
Colorado driver licenses are changing again. Starting this fall, licenses will be issued with a new design – which you …
Colorado Airports
You’re probably familiar with Denver International Airport, but did you know that there are 75 airports in Colorado? Most of …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that …
Time Machine Tuesday: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
This year marks the 105th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as the 115th anniversary of the original …
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Warmer weather means motorcycles are hitting the road. With the heavy increase in traffic in our state over the past …
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
The weather is warming up, and that means road construction season is underway. Road and highway construction can cause dangers …
Colfax: Metro Denver’s Most Famous (or Infamous!) Street
The Colorado State Library is located on Colfax Avenue, as is the State Capitol. It’s one of the city’s busiest …
Chain/Traction Laws and Winter Driving
Drivers should be aware that the Legislature recently updated Colorado’s chain laws. The new law states that the Colorado Department …
Distracted Driving in Colorado
In 2018, distracted drivers caused 15,673 vehicle crashes in Colorado, resulting in 53 deaths. In a recent survey by the …